For the past 2 decades, clinically severe obesity (operationalized as a body mass index≥
40 kg/m2) has increased at a more pronounced rate that less severe obesity. As a result, the …

Purpose Trauma-exposed persons often experience difficulties accessing medical care,
remaining engaged in treatment plans, and feeling psychologically safe when receiving …

Severe obesity has many psychiatric consequences that can be influenced by bariatric
surgery. The goal of this article is to review these challenges, including the mental health …

Background Although there is evidence to support the relationship between abuse history
and obesity, the association between abuse history and outcomes after bariatric surgery is …

Background History of childhood trauma is associated with increased risk of mental
disorders, eating pathology, and obesity. Objective To examine associations between …

There is strong evidence demonstrating the impact of bariatric surgery on weight‐loss and
comorbidity improvement. In the UK, there is specific guidance to facilitate the assessment of …

Purpose Psychological disorders, early-age psychological traumas and eating disorders
may contribute to the development of severe obesity in vulnerable individuals. Resilience …

We aimed to explore the relationships between childhood maltreatment and changes in
weight, depressive symptoms and eating behavior post-bariatric surgery (BS). Participants …

Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are defined as childhood maltreatment (sexual,
physical, and emotional abuse and neglect) and other childhood traumatic experiences …

Purpose It is known that childhood maltreatment and problematic eating behaviors are
higher in bariatric surgery patients compared to over-and normal-weight persons. The aim of …